Healthy Tips for Fiesta

It’s Fiesta time and San Antonio is geared up to celebrate. During Fiesta, San Antonians and many visitors will enjoy numerous events throughout the city. Fiesta began as a way to honor the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto but now has become a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. With many types of enticing food represented from these cultures, here are some tips to have fun and stay fit at your favorite Fiesta events.

Eat a healthy meal before you are going to an event. You will be less likely to choose something unhealthy just because you are hungry.

Wear walking shoes and try to walk to different events if they are not too far from each other.

Try the B-Cycle program and rent a bike to ride around the city.

If you are trying some indulgent high-calorie food, share it with another person so you don’t have such a large portion.

Choose fresh fruits and vegetables when offered.

Don’t drink your calories! Choose water when available and if you are drinking alcohol, don’t drink more than one an hour and supplement with plenty of water in between.

Look for food items that are grilled or baked, stay away from anything fried.

If you are planning to attend multiple events throughout the Fiesta celebration, pick and choose your food wisely. One week of all those extra calories can really add up.